Category: News Articles

  • Police, court move to tackle child abuse

    By Korea Herald 02/21/2016 “… The Seoul Central District Court said Sunday that three criminal departments will be dedicated to child abuse cases. This is the first time for the district court to exclusively operate benches for child abuse crimes. …” Read the entire article: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160221000216

  • The Disturbing Reason Why Half of All Girls in Pakistan Think Domestic and Sexual Violence is OK

    By Teen Vogue 02/16/2016 “… A heartbreaking report revealed that more than half of teenage Pakistani and Indian girls believe that domestic violence is justified for at least one reason, including refusal to have sex. …” Read the entire article: http://www.teenvogue.com/story/domestic-sexual-violence-pakistan-accepted-teen-girls

  • Report Elder Abuse And Neglect

    By Hoosier Topics 02/16/2016 “… As our elderly population becomes more physically frail, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back against crimes committed against them. This leaves them open to various forms of abuse. …” Read the entire article: http://www.thehoosiertopics.com/news/2016-02-16/Columns/Report_Elder_Abuse_And_Neglect.html

  • Hozier and Saoirse Ronan collaborate to raise money for domestic violence

    By Cosmopolitan UK 02/14/2016 “… Hozier created a song called Cherry Wine – a piece that was written from a male perspective of an abuse sufferer. He has now enlisted the help of actress Saoirse Ronan and Emmy winning director Dearbhla Walsh to create a visual that further highlights the issue of domestic violence. …”…

  • Batesville nonprofit opens domestic-violence shelter for men

    By Three Rivers Edition 02/11/2016 “… “Many people do not realize that domestic violence also affects men,” said Patty Duncan, executive director of Family Violence Prevention Inc. in Batesville. “It’s not just male/female relationships. Domestic violence includes intimate partners, family and household members.” …” Read the entire article:http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/feb/11/batesville-nonprofit-opens-domestic-violence-shelt/?f=threerivers

  • Abuse inquiry to meet elderly victims as ‘matter of urgency’

    By The Scotsman 02/10/2016 “… The inquiry, which could take up to four years, will cover allegations of abuse of children in formal institutional care including faith-based organisations, children’s homes and secure care as well as those in foster care, long-term hospital care and boarding schools. …” Read the entire article: http://www.scotsman.com/news/abuse-inquiry-to-meet-elderly-victims-as-matter-of-urgency-1-4026141#ixzz40LxH02TE

  • Funding comes in for Aboriginal anti-domestic violence program

    By The Townsman 02/09/2016 “… Announced by the provincial government, the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Child and Family Services will use the funding for it’s new ‘In the Spirit of Peace’ program, which incorporates experiential therapy, responsive methods and traditions with current therapeutic practice to help families impacted by domestic violence. …” Read the entire article:http://www.dailytownsman.com/breaking_news/368180831.html

  • DA Announces Effort to Stop Teen Domestic Violence

    By The Times of San Diego “… “We know that it will ‘take a village’ to make a difference,” said Jessica Yaffa, the Domestic Violence Council President. “This campaign is not just about educating our youth, it’s about getting the attention of parents, teachers, school boards, officials and community members to start a conversation about…

  • Elder Abuse Victims Protected Under Domestic Violence Law

    By NJ.com “… A “victim of domestic violence” also includes any person, regardless of age, who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has a child, or with whom the victim anticipates having a child, if one of the parties is pregnant. “Victim of domestic violence” is also defined…

  • Gay Men Left Vulnerable as LGBT Domestic Violence Organization Faces Closure

    By Take Part 02/06/2016 “… Because domestic violence is widely viewed as a women’s issue, federal funds are typically funneled to organizations that cater to female victims. But when that happens, some of the most marginalized communities are left with nowhere to turn in times of crisis. …” Read the entire article: http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/02/06/lgbt-domestic-violence